The Bottleneck Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
The Bottleneck Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7-9 Charlotte Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1LR
How it compares in Thanet
In Thanet, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bottleneck Off Licence sits behind roughly 1,413 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← The Bottleneck Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Bottleneck Off Licence none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bottleneck Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Ingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Bandstand Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Best Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Albarino Tapas Restaurant Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bakes by Jess Ltd Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Bradstowe Lodge Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Aster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Beaches Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about The Bottleneck Off Licence
What is The Bottleneck Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
The Bottleneck Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thanet Council on 22 July 2025.
Is The Bottleneck Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bottleneck Off Licence last inspected?
The Bottleneck Off Licence was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bottleneck Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bottleneck Off Licence compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, while The Bottleneck Off Licence holds a 4. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects The Bottleneck Off Licence and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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